What's on this weekend in Melbourne
Discover things to do in Melbourne this weekend, from free events to exhibitions, attractions and places to visit.
This weekend only
Kids' Flicks with Feelings
Flex your emotional muscles this summer with a series of fun films for imaginative minds.
School Holiday Street Art Workshops
Learn spray-painting techniques from a renowned street artist this school holidays.
Trees of Remembrance: School Holiday Program
Explore the Shrine reserve on this guided children's tour where every tree tells a story.
Wicked: For Good Sing-a-long with Lazy Susan and Zelda Moon
Dress in your best Elphaba green or Glinda pink for a drag sing-along screening of Wicked: For Good.
SIGNAL Summer: Celebration for Youth Arts
Celebrate the work of young artists with a live DJ, visual exhibition and performances.
Past Perspectives: Immersive Tours
See the ancient world through new eyes as guides take you on an immersive, all-ages odyssey.
Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience
Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.
Taylor Swift Theme Silent Disco Walking Tour of Melbourne
Join a sing-a-long tour of the city with other Swifties.
Treasures of the Viking Age: Curator Lecture
Join a discussion with Dr Martin Goldberg on Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.
Saturday Night Fever
Award-winning Drew Anthony Creative is bringing Saturday Night Fever to Melbourne.
Ten Thousand Hours
Eight world-class acrobats compress 10,000 hours of practice into 60 minutes you’ll never forget.
Bluey Live Interactive Experience
See Bluey and her little sister Bingo live on stage at Melbourne Zoo.
Duck Pond: Swan Lake Gone Wild
Experience a breathtaking collision of artistry, acrobatics, and humour.
The Wind in the Willows
Kenneth Grahame’s immortal story of life on the riverbank is brought to life.
Folded Forest
Fold by fold the forest grows – one crease, one creature, one colourful creation at a time.
Storytime Ballet: The Nutcracker
An interactive ballet experience for children, from The Australian Ballet.
Treasures of the Viking Age: Curator Tours
Pop-up talks across the closing weekend of Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard.
Regular weekend events
Australian Open
The summer stage for epic tennis, music, entertainment and unforgettable fan moments.
Loving: Photographs of Men in Love 1850s to 1950s
A rare collection of vintage images depicting male couples between the 1850s and 1950s.
Darkfield
Be immersed in an audio experience inside a shipping container as Darkfield returns for the summer.
Westwood | Kawakubo
NGV’s summer exhibition pairs two icons of the fashion world, Vivienne Westwood and Rei Kawakubo.
Moonlight Cinema
Kick back with a film under the stars at Melbourne’s most spectacular open-air cinema.
Making Good: Redesigning the Everyday
NGV's exhibition brings together the work of more than 50 designers.
Game Worlds
ACMI's new playable exhibition features more than 30 videogames from the 1970s to today.
MECCA X NGV Women in Design Commission: Nipa Doshi
Designer Nipa Doshi explores beauty, plurality and diversity in her handcrafted cabinet.
Weekend Showcase: Basement Comedy Club
See the very best of Australian standup comedians perform four days a week during the holidays.
Sports Precinct Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne's sports precinct on foot with a local guide, including a tour of the MCG.
Swinging 60s
Did the sixties really swing in Victoria? A new exhibition from the Old Treasury Building.
Order Up: A City Fed by Many Cultures
Experience the soul of Melbourne’s hospitality scene like never before and this exhibition.
Comedy at the Coopers Inn
A comedy club featuring the best local, interstate and international stand-up comedians.
Rigg Design Prize: Next in Design
The Rigg Design Prize is Australia’s most prestigious accolade for contemporary design.
Mosaic Making Workshop for Beginners
Learn the art of creating beautiful mosaics from start to finish.
Yarra Sunrise Running Tour
Run Melbourne’s parks, landmarks and Yarra River at sunrise on this 8km tour with coffee to finish.
Melbourne Hidden Bars Walking Tour
Discover Melbourne's hidden bars – down alleys, in basements and behind closed doors.
The Explorer Bus Melbourne
Discover the beauty of this inner-city oasis from the comfort of an open-air minibus.
Cocktail Making Class
Mix, shake and sip your way through the ultimate cocktail class in a hidden Melbourne bar.
World of the Book
Explore the rare, the sacred and the iconic in the 20th anniversary of this annual exhibition.
Serene Terrarium: Workshop for Beginners
Create your mini plant world while enjoying a soothing cuppa and a calming environment.
DONE/UNDONE
Vogue Living Style Editor Joseph Gardner curates an exhibition of Australia's most talented artists.
Maho Magic Bar
A dazzling Tokyo night of mischief, magic and cocktails with Japan's sleight-of-hand superstars.
Stronger Families, Stronger Communities
Elevating the voices of nine First Nations men exploring themes of strength and cultural pride.
Yarra: Stories of Melbourne's River
Explores the chequered history of the stream we call the ‘city’s river’.
Footsteps Through Time: Melbourne's History Walk
Step into Melbourne’s past on this two-hour guided walking tour of laneways and hidden stories.
Cloisonne Enamel Painting Workshop for Beginners
Create a unique drink coaster using the ancient cloisonné art.
Laneways and Lattes Walking Tour
Explore Melbourne’s hidden laneways with coffee, street art, history and culture.
The Story of the Moving Image
A permanent exhibition that journeys through the past, present and future of the moving image.
Martin Grant
A major exhibition of work by Australian-born Paris-based fashion designer Martin Grant.
Perfect Pairings: Guided Cheese and Wine Matching
Learn how artisan cheeses pair with fine back-vintage wines in this guided tasting.
Making Memoir of a Snail
Explore handmade sets, props and characters from Adam Elliot's claymation film Memoir of a Snail.
Free Guided Walk
A free guided walk is the perfect way to enjoy the sunny weather in Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne.
7 Paintings Dining Experience
A dinner show that combines art, technology, and culinary delight into a unique experience.
State Library Victoria Unlocked
On this exclusive tour, gain access to State Library Victoria before the doors open to the public.
Distraction
An exhibition that plugs into the torrent of content and places we go when craving distraction.
The Lost Impressionist Art Tours
Discover Melbourne's artistic story and its connection to Monet with this unique group walking tour.
Chocolate Family Adventure Day
Enjoy an all-inclusive, stress-free family outing filled with fun, creativity, and delicious treats.
The Vaudeville Revue: Cabaret, Comedy and Burlesque
Experience Melbourne's most intimate variety show in a hidden gem of the city.
Gin-dulgent High Tea Experience
Take your seat for a guided gin high tea like no other with bottomless sparkling.
Tote Bag Block Printing Workshop for Beginners
Style your bag just the way you like it with block printing.
Hidden Melbourne: Ghosts, Murder and Mystery
Take a spine-chilling journey back in time to explore the rich paranormal realm of Old Melbourne.
Treasures of the Viking Age: The Galloway Hoard
See one of the most significant European Viking-age discoveries of the 21st century.
Bloom: By Melbourne Central x Melissa Likes Sushi
Step inside the immersive installation wrapping the historic Shot Tower in vibrant greenery.
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